Federal Register #2026-07628

DOE Stay on Fossil Fuel Restrictions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings

This notice informs stakeholders that the Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a stay on the implementation of energy performance standards for new and renovated federal buildings regarding fossil fuel-generated energy use. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Energy Management Program - Scope: - Stay applies to 10 CFR Parts 433 and 435, which set standards for fossil fuel-generated energy consumption in new federal buildings and major renovations - Compliance date for these requirements is postponed until further notice - Products/Services: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No procurement of goods or services is requested in this notice - Notable Requirements: - The stay allows DOE to review and update guidance to ensure consistency with current energy policies - Affects federal agencies responsible for constructing or renovating federal buildings, but does not initiate any procurement activity

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing its guidance related to the implementation of provisions concerning Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations. The compliance date for certain energy performance standards in 10 CFR parts 433 and 435 has been stayed until September 1, 2026, to allow DOE to ensure consistency with current energy policies. This rule affects newly constructed or majorly renovated Federal buildings and aims to reduce fossil fuel-generated energy consumption.

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